The IIU would like to speak to a potential witness to the death in custody

Manitoba's police watchdog – the Manitoba Independent Investigations Unit (IIU) – says it is continuing to investigate the custodial death on October 15, 2023.

Around 10:50 p.m., Winnipeg police officers responded to the area of ​​Broadway and Sherbrooke Street after receiving a report of a man who was depressed and had gotten into a vehicle.

Arriving law enforcement officers found the man and arrested him.

The man then suffered a medical condition and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

The IIU says investigators would like to speak to a possible witness who may have seen the incident on nearby CCTV at the time of his death.

The Manitoba Independent Investigations Unit would like to speak with a potential witness. (Photo: Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit)

The IIU is asking the individual or anyone they know to come forward to speak with investigators. Anyone with information is asked to call the IIU at 204-948-7000 or 1-844-667-6060.